Kelly Ann McGillis[1] (born July 9, 1957) [2][3] is an American actress. She is known for her film roles such as Rachel Lapp in Witness (1985), for which she received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations; Charlie in Top Gun (1986); Made in Heaven (1987); The House on Carroll Street (1988); and as Katheryn Murphy in The Accused (1988). [4] .

May 31, 2022 · Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer returned to the Navy for Top Gun: Maverick, but one familiar face missing from the sequel is Kelly McGillis, who played Cruise’s love interest in the 1986...

Oct 24, 2023 · Known for starring with Tom Cruise in the original Top Gun, Kelly McGillis seemingly left the spotlight after her breakout role. Here's what happened.

May 16, 2022 · Kelly McGillis played love interest Charlie in the original "Top Gun." Find out about her life today and why she's not in the new sequel.

One of them was Jerry Bruckheimer, who cast her as Charlie Blackwood in the mega-hit Top Gun (1986) which became the highest-grossing film of the year and gave her some major name recognition. Ironically, that breakthrough role didn't help her career in terms of high-profile work.

Dec 14, 2024 · Kelly McGillis didn't return for Top Gun: Maverick, and many wondered why Charlie wasn't in Top Gun 2 when she was Maverick's love interest in the first movie. Charlie was hesitant to start a romance with Maverick, but attraction between them was just too strong.

May 24, 2022 · Kelly McGillis — Maverick’s love interest, Charlie, in Top Gun — isn’t part of the second movie. Instead, the pilot reconnects with Penny Benjamin (Jennifer Connelly), who is referenced —...

Mar 30, 2024 · Charlie, played by Kelly McGillis in the original film, is notably absent in the sequel without any explanation. There are two possible explanations for McGillis' absence: the director's desire...

Oct 29, 2023 · Kelly McGillis, who catapulted to stardom with her portrayal of Charlie in the 1986 hit movie 'Top Gun', has lived a life as captivating off the camera as the characters she has played on it. Hailing from Newport Beach, California, …

Sep 10, 2021 · On 'Top Gun,' one of the strongest draws came from Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood, played by Kelly McGillis. What did she get up to after?